Oak Forest 40s bands

If you’re looking to book a band that’s both elegant and fun, then scroll down to take a look through our listing of retro 40s Band out of the Oak Forest, IL area. Once you’ve picked out your favorites, you can contact them directly for a free price quote. It’s that simple!

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Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Do you need German or Irish musical entertainment for your event or club? We have our Die Musikmeisters German Band or Nippersink Rogues Irish Band. How about lively Dixieland jazz or Ragtime music? We have our Dixieland Jazz Cats and Ragtime Jazz Cats! Mike Knauf Music will provide the right group for your event or venue. Our bands bring experience, professionalism and class to every gig they play. We play for private...(more)

Flash back to the early sixties when the Mad Men execs went out for a classy Martini Lunch accompanied by the sounds of Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and company. Besides providing cool backgrounds or hot swing, Martini Lunch also puts their signature spin on soul, blues, and pop tunes that fit that classic vibe.
Martini Lunch can be augmented to fit the needs of the occasion and client, adding saxophone and/or guitar. Past clients include: The City of Chicago, Pepsi, Elmhurst Art Museum, Navy...(more)

The Nite Hawks -
Jazz, Swing, Jump & Blues
Before rock 'n' roll took over popular music in the 1960s, the radios and record players jumped with songs from some of America's greatest composers from the early swing era of the 1920s through the jazzy pop tune era of the 1950s. The Nite Hawks specialize in swing, jazz, jump and blues from composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin to songs performed by the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Ray...(more)

Need a German band for your Oktoberfest party or Cultural Day? The Bridges Brass "Happy Wanderers" German Band has played all the big Oktoberfests throughout Illinois and up to the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delavan! We wander from party to party dressed in authentic German lederhosen/dirndl dress playing music straight from Germany.Our core group is accordion with male vocal, trumpet and drums we also add saxophone, clarinet and tuba. Lots of audience participation music! We will make you...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Chicago area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

Sam Fazio's music is hip, elegant and bold. He puts a wonderful new spin on the songs we love. Whether he's singing a swing standard, pop classic or love ballad, his soulful yet classic style comes shining through. Sam's style is reminiscent of classic singers like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, yet current like the sounds of Michael Buble. Sam performs with the best jazz musicians in Chicago as a duo, trio, quartet or big band. Sam will work with your organization to meet your music...(more)

Hall of Fame winner with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. Amy and her team have won "BEST OF WEDDINGS" with The Knot for over 4 years in a row. They know how to pack a dance floor and keep the event seamless!
The musicians are professional, charming and full of infectious energy. Whether you want mellow, elegant music to create a special mood or fun dancing music from Swing, Oldies, Motown, Disco and today's Pop Hits, Yazz Jazz has you...(more)

We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connects with the audience; he does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Louie Prima, Michael Buble, etc. He wanders among...(more)

Averaging 300+ performances annually nationwide for corporate events, galas, and receptions of all types, Gold Standards & Jazz Ensembles reaffirms its reputation for professionalism and musical excellence with each engagement! Our ongoing, satisfied clients include Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Motorola, and Berkshire Hathaway as well as renowned country clubs, municipalities, and concert venues who require the finest musical presentation without any hassle or drama!
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Sutton Music Co. has been a constantly growing company for the past 3 years. We offer two different ensembles for your event:
Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble:
The Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble is a growing group of Jazz and Blues musicians that specializes in Big Band and Swing Music but can customize a band and setlist as per request. We make sure to bring a high energy performance to every event we play that will keep everybody on the dance floor. We include several members from the famed...(more)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!(more)

Milwaukee Hot Club plays "gypsy jazz", the music of the late great Django Reinhardt and his modern descendants. Our music is a high energy mix of swing, bossa, and gypsy samba rhythms. Although this is known primarily as an instrumental style, we do sing and depending on the gig vocal tunes may comprise up to 50% of our set. Although the core of the band is 2 gypsy guitars and upright bass, we usually play with our sax man and sometimes augment the band with other horns, percussion, or female...(more)

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Why hire an experienced band like Whoz Playing? One of our recent brides couldn't have said it better:
"Bob sat down with us in person and reviewed our preferences for the night. He had a well thought-out list of questions and preferences for us--items that I would not have even considered. The band worked with us to play our chosen first dance songs and even changed song lyrics to personalize our father/daughter song. When our timeline shifted...(more)

From the era of America's greatest generation comes the music of Greg Anderson and "The Little Big Band". Songs like "In The Mood", "A String of Pearls", "Tuxedo Junction", "Little Brown Jug", "A Sentimental Journey" and many more! This condensed band gives you all the sound and energy of an 18 piece swing band in the size and price range of 7 pieces or less. This is NOT 10 or 12 frumpy old men sitting down looking over their glasses at some sheet music. We feature 6 men in top dress tuxedos....(more)

Welcome to the site of the #2 ranked swing band and the #8 rated jazz band in all of Gigmasters, which includes many hundreds of entertainers. And you can purchase and download two of our recent concerts at iTunes, cdbaby, Google Play and Amazon -- just search at any of those sites for "Dan Heath with the Paradise Band". No band does "the Great American Song Book," including the romantic songs of the '20s through the 90's, like Dan Heath with the Paradise Band. From the great songs of Johnny...(more)

We are the group for the cherished events in your life. We love to play Swing, Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jump, Jive and Wail!
We are the top rated band in our category on GigMasters in the Tri State area!
We also have special music and dance packages. Prohibition Era - Boardwalk Empire Jazz, Great Gatsby Event, Roaring 20's Gangster / Flapper blow out. A 1930 Paul Whiteman / Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers Gala. Imagine a 1940's Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Count...(more)

Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington... The ShinSings Orchestra covers all these artists and MORE!!! Featuring the vocal talents of Steve Shininger, this 13-piece "little big band" will have your guests dancing on the floor and keep them there all night long! His Sinatra vocal stylings are second to none - your guests will be spellbound reminiscing about the "The Chairman of the Board" and his Vegas heydays!
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This is the real deal. This is a 3214 big band. This was the format that dominated the regional band scene through out the 30's, 40's and 50's. We have recaptured the scores, the instrumentation and feeling of the great era of the big band. This makes for an affordable alternative to other bands yet preserves the style and flair that was the Tuxedo Junction is a collection of top musicians that performs the best of the world of Jazz.
We are rated as the second top Big Band in our region...(more)

The Ambassadors Big Band was formed in 1957 in the Ann Arbor area. The 17 or 18-member swing band continues to excite audiences with their unique arrangments of great standard swing tunes and newer tunes in a swing style. We also perform ballroom dance music including; Latins, waltzes, etc., on request. We are one of the few big bands to still feature not only solo male, and female vocalists, but a vocal trio, 'The Diplomats'.
This group is wonderful for Weddings, Dances, and Outdoor...(more)

Different Hats Music
We have the styles, sounds, talent and experience to ensure that you and your guests have a memorable musical experience.
Corporate, Social and Wedding Events
Downton Abby, Great Gatsby, Prohibition Era, 40's Glam, Smooth side of the 50's, Mad Men, Down With Love. We can set the mood with the style and the authentic sound of the period. 00's, 10's, 20's, 30's 40's 50' 60's, 70' & 80's plus the rest DJ style if you want!!
Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitsgerald,...(more)

We are excited to report that in our first two full year on GigMasters, we were awarded their Most Booked Jazz Orchestra honor for all of the U.S.A. and Canada for 2015 and 2016! We perform music from the Great American Songbook with various ensembles ranging from a pianist/keyboard artist only, to the classic 17 piece Big Band. Our featured vocalist is the Nation's Longest Running, Top Rated, Most Booked Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, Matt Snow, AKA "The Cincinnati Sinatra."
Matt's been...(more)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!
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Nationally Known Coast to Coast!
What A Fabulous Sound!..........
When You Want A Class Act For Your Event.........
When You Want Only The Best For Your Event!.....................
THEMED SHOWS and WEDDINGS our specialty!
THE TOM DAUGHERTY SWINGIN' SOUNDS ORCHESTRA
is a Nationally Touring show and dance orchestra. Themed Shows and Weddings our specialty!. 1920's Great Gatsby Gangster Gala Flapper Show, Bob Hope USO Tribute, Las Vegas Nights And The Rat Pack, Hollywood Legends and...(more)

Piano Jazz Trio at its finest - An awesome original sound reminiscent of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Gene Harris, and McCoy Tyner. Mark was born in Detroit, MI in the late 1960's to an american Mother and Canadian Father. He grew up in the USA and Canada studying music theory and playing piano professionally from a young age. The trio is a versatile mix of Jazz standards, Beebop, and award winning original tunes.
This trio has enjoyed extensive radio airplay in Canada on the CBC...(more)